Events
Upcoming courses, retreats and special events at our meditation centres.
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SAT 24 OCT — 25 Oct
Heart Jewel ~ Learning the Essential Daily Practice of a Kadampa
A “Kadampa” is someone who takes all of Buddha’s teachings as personal advice and puts them into practice in their daily lives. How they do this is by practising Lamrim (the stages of the path to enlightenment), Lojong (mind-training), and Mahamudra Tantra in a straightforward and integrated daily practice, both in meditation and by transforming their everyday activities. So what does it actually mean to be a Kadampa or modern Buddhist? What does a Kadampa actually do every day? What are their main spiritual practices both on and off the cushion? This weekend course covers why and how we rely on Buddha as a teacher and as a protector using the essential practice of Heart Jewel, how to meditate on Lamrim and Mahamudra within a compact daily sadhana, and how to bring our whole day into the path to enlightenment. Illuminating and practical for anyone who has been coming to the centre for a little while and developed an interest in creating a regular, authentic Buddhist practice. Suitable for near beginners through to total experts.
FRI 23 OCT
Silence in The City: Friday Retreat Day
Step away from the constant buzz of modern life and join us for half a day of silent, gadget-free retreat in Central London. This half-day retreat includes three one-hour meditation sessions, and is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Enjoy periods of silence between sessions, along with light refreshments and the option to relax at the Centre or take a quiet walk in nearby Holland Park. In a world that rarely pauses, Silence in the City offers a chance to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with the natural peace of your own mind.
10:30am–3:15pm
FeaturedSAT 17 OCT
Silent Saturday: Tech-Free Retreat
These half-day retreats — gentle, peaceful meditations, unplugged from the digital world — are super helpful in our modern age, and we warmly invite you to take advantage of them. You will be introduced to and guided in three 45-minute meditation sessions, focused on breathing meditation, pacifying our busy thoughts, and the peaceful clarity of our own mind. In between sessions feel free to hang out and relax — read one of our library books, sit quietly, drink tea or coffee, or take some time to stroll around the local area. Treat yourself to a well earned and much needed break, and learn some practical skills for keeping this peace going back at home and at work. Beginners or more experienced meditators, everyone is welcome to join us.
10:30am–1:30pm
FeaturedFRI 18 SEPT
Silence in The City: Friday Retreat Day
Step away from the constant buzz of modern life and join us for half a day of silent, gadget-free retreat in Central London. This half-day retreat includes three one-hour meditation sessions, and is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Enjoy periods of silence between sessions, along with light refreshments and the option to relax at the Centre or take a quiet walk in nearby Holland Park. In a world that rarely pauses, Silence in the City offers a chance to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with the natural peace of your own mind.
10:30am–3:15pm
SAT 12 SEPT
Teachings on the Heart Sutra: Solving All Our Problems With Wisdom
The Heart Sutra captures the very essence of Buddha’s extraordinary wisdom. Though brief, it is one of the most treasured and widely studied of all his teachings. It is vital to increase our wisdom because the more wisdom we have, the less ignorance we have; and the less ignorance we have, the less suffering we experience. On this special course we will explore the meaning of the Heart Sutra to see beyond the distorted thoughts and appearances that are the source of so much anxiety and unhappiness. By deepening our understanding of how things actually exist, we find we can release all our fear and stress at its source. Our mind can remain consistently peaceful, positive, and happy — regardless of what is happening around us. Perfect for beginners and experienced meditators alike.
10am–4:30pm
SAT 4 JUL
Channels, Chakras & the Mind of Great Bliss: A Beginner's Guide to Completion Stage Tantra
A day course with Kadam Lucy exploring the practices of completion stage Tantra — the most profound methods for achieving enlightenment. Learn about the channels, chakras and winds of the subtle body, and how to use them to develop the mind of great bliss.
Sat 4 July | 10:30am–1:30pm
SAT 27 JUN
The Quick Path to Full Awakening: A Beginner's Guide to Generation Stage Tantra
A day course with Kadam Lucy exploring the practices of generation stage Tantra — powerful methods for transforming our ordinary experience into the path to enlightenment. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Sat 27 June | 10:30am–1:30pm
THU 11 JUN — 18 Jun
Foundation Programme Taster Sessions
If you've been coming to meditation classes at KMC London for a while, and have been wanting to deepen your meditation practice or make it more consistent, the FP might be perfect for you. In this enrollment-only program, we systematically study one book at a time. Each class includes guided meditation, teachings, prayers, pair & group discussion, and advice on how to apply that week's subject to our daily lives. You're warmly invited to attend these FP taster sessions free of charge.
Thursdays 11 & 18 June | 7–9pm